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RECREATION

WEST SWINDON SKIING ortewgl ~m I LI N K
FOOTBALL WHAT'S ON
by Phil Bathe TRIP 1 CENTRE
by Dave James, Promotions Officer
Both West Swindon sides have Fancy going on a well organised <10
settled in well at their new home winter holiday? Steve O'Sullivan,
at Greendown. The first team Recreation Director at Green-
has made a successful start, being down, is going to organise a skiing
fifth in the League and have a 6-0 trip for February, probably to
away win at Ramsbury to their Italy - if there is enough interest.
credit. The reserves have also Since this is a group activity
started well and are in high scoring organised through Greendown
form having scored 19 goals in Community Association, it is
their opening 6 games. The club, going to be keenly priced and
with the help of generous spon- with Steve's experience, it will be
sorship from Potter and Sons, well organised. Want to know
and the excellent facilities at more? Contact Steve O'Sullivan
Greendown, are now well estab- on 874224.
lished in the area. The club,
though, is still looking to improve COMPETITION TIME
and is looking for new players Link Centres first open Squash
and local firms for sponsorship. competition will be starting early
West Swindon Football Club this month, so if you would like
runs teams for under-12's right up to enter please enquire immedi-
to two adult teams. To join contact ately at reception. The competi- Kenny Kipp puts the Cardiff goal under pressure in the recent
Phil Bathe on 875566. tion is open to men and women Cup encounter on 18th October.
over 16 years of age.
Below: Andy Binks takes the early The price of entry is £2.50 WILDCATS ON ICE SPEEDSKATERS
ball with Tony Starczewski in which includes a minimum of 3 Link Centre is still looking for
THE LOOSE 8 speed skating whizz kids to
support in a second team game games and the cost of all courts.
against Farraday in White. represent us in national competi-
Swindon Wildcats Ice Hockey tions.
Team concluded their cup games Speed trials will be running
last month and start Heineken throughout the month, so get
League matches this Saturday. If your boots on and start burning
you have not taken the family ice. There are 4 age groups with
along to witness the fastest sport one male and one female winner
in the world, then make a date from each group.
this week and go! Not only is The prestigious prize of speed
there action throughout the skating champion is open to any-
game, but the entertainment con- one and full details of the next
tinues even during the period trial can be obtained from Rink
breaks. staff.
As Ice Hockey Development LINK UP
Officer Daryl Lipsey pointed out,
"We cater especially for families WITH ACTION
and try to create a friendly, warm Starting the week commencing I
atmosphere amongst the sup- November, Link Centre starts
USA WRESTLING ON VIDEO - A 2 HOUR SHOW porters. the second half of it's Autumn
Activity Courses. With the long
Rough, Tough Giants of Wrestling -Hulk Hogan, Wildcat Fans in Wheelchairs cold nights drawing in, instead of
British Bulldogs, Andre the Giant and more! Being disabled is certainly no staying at home watching the
Sat. 14th Nov; Fri. 27th Nov; Sat. 28th Nov. handicap to watching an Ice same old repeats on television,
Hockey game at Link Centre. why don't you join us in an
Link Centre, Westlea.
There is ample parking space Activity Course and discover for
Tickets: £2.00 from Link Reception or 'phone 511876 or 870068 for the disabled user, close to yourself what a difference a few
one of the main entrances. The classes can make! Why don't you
Centre also provides special rink enrol on an activity course.
side staging to enable wheel chairs There are lots of courses to
to be elevated to put you almost choose from; ranging from Rock
right on top of the action. Daryl Climbing to Yoga and Archery
continued, "We already have to Swimming. Don't be put off if
several disabled fans who regu- you've never participated in a
larly watch our home games, so course before. At Link Centre
don't be put off if you're disabled the staff are always delighted to
and would like to see us play. see new faces and encourage you
Just 'phone us and we'll make all to shed off a few extra pounds.
the arrangements. Courses run throughout the
The Wildcats have a full season week, so if you are in the mood
ahead. The next home games to try something different, pop
are: along to Link Centre and ask for
lEISURE TIME SJdon 772025 31st October v Telford the Activity Brochure and enrol
7th November v Cardiff for a course.
There's nothing to lose
SUNBED SALES/HIRE 14th November v Medway except those unwanted pounds! -
28th November v Slough.